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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,211.88, 9,947.34 and 4,554.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,211.88, 9,947.34 and 4,554.68 is: 6,282.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,211.88 : 9,947.34 = 4,554.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,211.88/9,947.34 = 4,554.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,211.88x = 9,947.34 × 4,554.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,211.88x = 45,306,900.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,306,900.81/7,211.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,282.26

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